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The Sony VAIO PCG-FR was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers aimed at power users from the early 2000s.
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== Overview ==
The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.
 
They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking.
 
They featured Desktop Intel Pentium 4 CPUs, and they were highly criticized for their poor graphics performance, which even then, wasn't able to run games properly.


== Detailed Specs ==
== Detailed Specs ==
 
Processor: 2.66-2.8GHz (possibly more clock rate variants) Desktop Intel Pentium 4 with Intel SpeedStep technology
==== Note: these specifications are relative to the PCG-FR415S ====
Processor: 2.8GHz Intel Pentium 4 with Intel SpeedStep technology


Graphics: 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M
Graphics: 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M
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VRAM: 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB)
VRAM: 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB)


Memory: 512MB DDR PC-2100 SDRAM
Memory: DDR PC-2100 SDRAM


Storage: 60GB, 2.5" IDE HDD
Storage: 2.5" IDE HDD


Ports: 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)
Ports: 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)
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Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter
Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter


Display: 15" 1024x768 (XGA), Onyx Black, 4:3 TFT panel
Display: 15" 1024x768 (XGA), Ultrabright (Onyx Black), 4:3 TFT panel


Weight: 3.6kg (over 7.94 lb)
Weight: 3.6kg (over 7.94 lb)

Revision as of 11:46, 26 April 2022

PCG-FR (Intel)
A PCG-FR in a japanese Ad
PCG-FR JP

Overview

The Sony VAIO PCG-FR (Intel) was a series of high-end, desktop replacement laptop computers introduced by Sony in 2003, aimed at power and business users, that needed a powerful, yet not extremely expensive device.

They were highly praised for their excellent keyboard, and their superb Sony Ultrabright displays, they were bright, and the colors were vibrant, however the resolution was lacking.

They featured Desktop Intel Pentium 4 CPUs, and they were highly criticized for their poor graphics performance, which even then, wasn't able to run games properly.

Detailed Specs

Processor: 2.66-2.8GHz (possibly more clock rate variants) Desktop Intel Pentium 4 with Intel SpeedStep technology

Graphics: 183MHz ATI Radeon IGP 345M

VRAM: 64MB DDR (Up to 128MB)

Memory: DDR PC-2100 SDRAM

Storage: 2.5" IDE HDD

Ports: 3x USB 2.0; 2x Type II PCcard slots; 1x Sony i.Link S400 (Apple FireWire 400 4-pin/ IEEE1394); 1x VGA-Out; 1x A/V-Out (3.5mm to RCA cable needed), 1x parallel "Centronics" printer port; 2x 3.5mm audio jack (audio-in and audio-out)

Additional Devices: 1x 3.5", 1.44MB floppy drive; 1x DVD-R/CD-RW optical drive; 1x Memory Stick slot (works with MS, MS Pro and MagicGate MS)

Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56k Fax/Modem Combo; IEEE1394 net adapter

Display: 15" 1024x768 (XGA), Ultrabright (Onyx Black), 4:3 TFT panel

Weight: 3.6kg (over 7.94 lb)

Battery life: 1.5h

Sources

Pictures: Picture Nr1